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Comparative study of the efficacy and safety of remimazolam and midazolam for general anesthesia in elderly patients: a randomized controlled trial

Perioperative Medicine
Background Elderly patients are a vulnerable group with high perioperative risks. Thus, reducing the duration of anesthesia is important. Remimazolam is a benzodiazepine sedative commonly used for the induction and maintenance of general anesthesia given
Yang Wan-jun, Geng Zhi-long, Gao Yuan-yuan, Cui Chao-yuan, Chen Zheng-ze, Tian Zi-wei, Guo Xi-lin, Zhang Ya-nan, Wang Lu, Huo Rui, Ma Chen-wei, Niu Jing   +11 more
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The Role of Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation in Ataxia‐Telangiectasia

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Ataxia‐telangiectasia (A‐T) is a DNA repair disorder characterized by neurodegeneration, immunodeficiency, and cancer predisposition. Hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) is an established therapy in related disorders such as Fanconi anemia (FA) and Nijmegen breakage syndrome (NBS), but its role in A‐T is unclear.
Laila Alkhouli, Seth Rotz, Masatoshi Takagi, Richa Sharma   +3 more
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Asthma in the elderly patient

Asthma Research and Practice, 2016
Asthma affects a significant proportion of elderly patients, but unfortunately, it is responsible for a high asthma-related morbidity and mortality in this population. This may be related not only to the development of a more severe asthma phenotype compared to younger patients, with more marked airway obstruction and a more neutrophilic type of airway
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Intussusception Caused by Colonic Tumors in Elderly Patients: A Case Series of Seven Patients

International Journal of Gerontology, 2015
Intussusception is an uncommon disease and its etiology differs significantly between children and adults. The cause of intussusception in adults is usually related to an underlying lesion, and adult intussusception of the colon is often secondary to a ...
Ching-Kuo Yang, Wei-Syong Liang, Chen-Kuo Liu, Hsi-Hsien Hsu   +3 more
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Increased Risk of Sarcomas in Children With Congenital Anomalies: Findings From the Genetic Overlap Between Anomalies and Cancer in Kids (GOBACK) Registry Linkage Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Pediatric sarcomas are a heterogeneous group of tumors that contribute disproportionately to cancer mortality in children. Although congenital anomalies are among the strongest known risk factors for childhood cancer, the risk of specific sarcoma subtypes among affected individuals has not yet been thoroughly evaluated. Procedure We
Russ Wolters, Ji Yun Tark, Tiffany M. Chambers, Tania A. Desrosiers, Michael E. Scheurer, Charles Shumate, Wendy N. Nembhard, Mahsa M. Yazdy, Eirini Nestoridi, Amanda E. Janitz, Jean Paul Tanner, Russell S. Kirby, Jason L. Salemi, Yao Yu, Chad D. Huff, Sharon E. Plon, Philip J. Lupo, Jeremy M. Schraw   +17 more
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Craniopharyngioma in an elderly patient [PDF]

Cancer, 1987
Craniopharyngioma, a tumor most commonly diagnosed in the young, may occur at any age. The oldest patient known to have histologic documentation of a craniopharyngioma, an 82.5-year-old woman, presented with visual field changes, panhypopituitarism, and mental status changes.
G S, Lederman, A, Recht, J S, Loeffler, D, Dubuisson, J, Kleefield, S J, Schnitt   +5 more
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LAMOTRIGINE USE IN THE TREATMENT OF EPILEPSY IN ELDERLY PATIENTS

Эпилепсия и пароксизмальные состояния, 2016
: epilepsy is 3d common neurologic problem after cerebrovascular diseases and dementia in elderly patients. At the onset of epilepsy in elderly patients the most frequent etiologic factors are cerebrovascular, neurodegenerativ diseases, neurosurgical ...
S. R. Nurmuhametova, R. V. Magzhanov
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Fall Injuries and Related Factors of Elderly Patients at a Medical Center in Taiwan

International Journal of Gerontology, 2014
Background: Elderly patients have a high incidence of falls and injuries in hospitals due to various reasons. The aims of this study were to explore the characteristics and factors associated with fall injuries among elderly patients.
Li-Yun Tsai, Shiow-Luan Tsay, Ruey-Kuen Hsieh, Shu Yu, Jung-Mei Tsai, Hui-Hsien Chien, Shu-Jung Liu   +6 more
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Efficacy and Safety Analysis of Roxarestat in Regulating Renal Anemia in Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To compare the efficacy and safety of roxarestat versus recombinant human erythropoietin (rhEPO) in the management of renal anemia in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis. Methods This was a prospective, open‐label, randomized controlled trial.
Lingling Chen, Junjie Zhu, Qiaonan Ge
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Discussion on Issues of Improving Medication Compliance in Elderly Patients with Pain

Yixue yu zhexue
In the treatment of elderly patients with pain, the phenomenon of insufficient medication compliance is relatively common. Specific reasons include reduced decision-making ability of elderly patients, treatment interruption caused by economic factors ...
Mengna AN, Qiaowei ZHENG, Haisheng YOU, Houli LI, Xiaoxia ZHANG, Wenbing MA   +5 more
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